John Leslie, 1st Duke of Rothes
The Duke of Rothes | |
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| Lord Chancellor of Scotland | |
| In office 1664–1681 | |
| Preceded by | The Earl of Glencairn |
| Succeeded by | The Earl of Aberdeen |
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| Born | John Leslie c. 1630 |
| Died | 27 July 1681 (aged 50–51) Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh |
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John Leslie (c. 1630 – 27 July 1681), son of John Leslie, 6th Earl of Rothes, was the 7th Earl of Rothes and 1st Duke of Rothes. According to tradition, he was a descendant of Princess Beatrix, sister of King Malcolm III of Scotland. His family had intermarried with both the Stuarts and the Bruces.